Make a Wood Chair

Over twelve evenings you will learn how to make a planked red wood seat and fit splayed oak legs and back rails to make an elegant ‘Staked’ chair.

This version is derived from an open source drawing in the Anarchist’s Design Book by Lost Art Press.

The prototype has been made by the tutor- Auram Desforges, who grew up working on timber frame houses with his father in Canada.

Each stage of the process will be demonstrated and then, using mostly traditional hand tools, you will produce a chair using classic ‘through wedged tenons’ with an elegant curved back created from gluing together bent veneers in a press. You will be able to learn the pleasure of handling spokeshaves, a ‘bit and brace’ and fine finishing with cabinet scrapers. There is also some use of our workshop machines that you will be trained to use.

You can customise this chair by shaping the seat and back supports to your style.

Learn to measure, mark and make. Use the winter evenings to immerse yourself into the calming mental space of woodwork.

The use of all tools and materials is included.

Auram Desforges

Experienced woodworker Auram Desforges is a Japanese joinery enthusiast.

He is a patient and skilled teacher who enjoys teaching this beautiful and intricate craft. Auram grew up working on wood frame houses with his father in Canada and has since taken his skill of large wood joints, to making small ones.

Auram teaches other classes at the centre: Kumiko Coasters, Kumiko Lamp and Make a Chair.

General Information

You will receive a courtesy reminder by email 1-2 days before the workshop/course begins.

Refreshments

Coffee, tea and biscuits are included in the course fee, but you will need to bring lunch with you or visit a nearby venue to purchase food.

Access

If you have any specific access or special needs, please contact us confidentially in advance by email info@thegoodlifecentre.co.uk. There is a small step to the entrance, and the toilet is on the ground floor.

All sewing workshops and occasionally lampshade making, tassel making and bookbinding workshops are located on the second floor. There is no lift access.

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Disclaimer

The information given is accurate at the time of publication. However, The Goodlife Centre reserves the right to cancel or amend courses if circumstances require.

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